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US3206374A
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Belt restraint system for moderator-reflector structure of a nuclear reactor
Assignee: Commissariat à l'Énergie Atomique et Aux Énergies Alternatives
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Filing: 1958-11-05
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Granted: 1965-09-14
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Expires: 1978-11-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lemesle Georges
- 👤 Roche Roland
- 👤 Rouge Pierre
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 13:26
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C5/00; G21C5/02; G21C5/08; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
IN COMBINATION, A NUCLEAR REACTOR STRUCTURE COMPRISING A MODERATOR AND REFLECTOR, A SUPPORT BASE ON WHICH SAID STRUCTURE IS RESTING, AND A RESTRAINT SYSTEM FOR SAID STRUCTURE WHICH COMPRISES, A PLURALITY OF HORIZONTAL BELTS SURROUNDING SAID STRUCTURE AT DIFFERENT LEVELS RESPECTIVELY, BRACING MEMBERS EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID BELTS AND FIXED THERETO AND FORMING THEREWITH AN OPEN-MESHED CYLINDRICAL CAGE, SUPPORTED EXCLUSIVELY BY SAID BASE, RESILIENT CONNECTING MEANS TIGHTLY HELD IN COMPRESSION BETWEEN EACH OF SAID BELTS AND THE PORTION OF SAID STRUCTURE LOCATED AT THE SAME LEVEL AS IT, AND SUPPORTING MEANS SUPPORTING THE LOWERMOST OF SAID HORIZONTAL BELTS ON SAID SUPPORTING BASE FOR SLIGHT RADIAL DEFORMATION OF SAID BELT AND SAID CAGE WITH RESPECT TO SAID SUPPORT BASE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
IN COMBINATION, A NUCLEAR REACTOR STRUCTURE COMPRISING A MODERATOR AND REFLECTOR, A SUPPORT BASE ON WHICH SAID STRUCTURE IS RESTING, AND A RESTRAINT SYSTEM FOR SAID STRUCTURE WHICH COMPRISES, A PLURALITY OF HORIZONTAL BELTS SURROUNDING SAID STRUCTURE AT DIFFERENT LEVELS RESPECTIVELY, BRACING MEMBERS EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID BELTS AND FIXED THERETO AND FORMING THEREWITH AN OPEN-MESHED CYLINDRICAL CAGE, SUPPORTED EXCLUSIVELY BY SAID BASE, RESILIENT CONNECTING MEANS TIGHTLY HELD IN COMPRESSION BETWEEN EACH OF SAID BELTS AND THE PORTION OF SAID STRUCTURE LOCATED AT THE SAME LEVEL AS IT, AND SUPPORTING MEANS SUPPORTING THE LOWERMOST OF SAID HORIZONTAL BELTS ON SAID SUPPORTING BASE FOR SLIGHT RADIAL DEFORMATION OF SAID BELT AND SAID CAGE WITH RESPECT TO SAID SUPPORT BASE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-09-13 | 1969-03-15 | 1969-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-13 | 1973-03-15 | 1973-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-13 | 1977-03-15 | 1977-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |